Scottish fossil revealed to be pterodactyl ancestor
X-ray scans of a tiny reptile fossil reveal the pterodactyls’ ancestors scampered around on two legs. …
“By identifying Scleromochlus as a close pterosaur cousin, we can now reveal that pterosaurs evolved from tiny, fast-running, ground-living animals, which raced around on their toes like a ballerina, that were so humble that you could hold one in your hand.”